▷ The kitchen. The heart of the house

More than 25 years ago, German designers reinvented the kitchen, transforming this space into the “heart of the home”. If once this room was a food factory, a space intended exclusively for housewives, where functionality dominated aesthetics, the situation has begun to change.

The definitive emancipation of women in the 1980s and fast-cooking radically transformed this space, filling it with gadgets, “airing it out” in terms of furniture, opening it up to other members of the family.

These days, the kitchen is a real center of gravity for all daily activities, whether it’s the place where we prepare and serve lunch with the family or where we drink a quick coffee in the morning.

Young urbanites prefer American kitchens, open to the living room, thus making the apartment more spacious. The bar counter, the special coolers for drinks, the espresso machine built into the wall are increasingly present elements that require neutral or cold finishes for the walls and floor. Sandstone with a metallic look, or that which imitates natural stone, preferably granite, harmonizes with minimalist furniture and high-end appliances. You can see more kitchen designs here.

Often, young people discover the culinary experience, exploring Mediterranean or Oriental cuisine, adding exotic accessories to this decoration: sushi plates, baskets for preparing rice, etc.

A house in a “green” residential neighborhood requires a kitchen that brings the family together, at least for weekend dinners and lunches: a warm and welcoming kitchen with finishes in cream and beige tones, where the tiles and tiles will have rustic accents. Delta Studio’s wide variety of ceramic tiles allows for a layout that resists the inevitable stains or chairs being moved from place to place.

Small kitchens in “block” apartments can be brightened up with ceramic tiles in warm, strong and pretentious colors. Red, orange, yellow… here are some very popular choices. Veneered walls are easy to clean so you don’t have to worry about stains.

A grandiose decoration obtained from glass mosaic can make preparing breakfast an unforgettable experience. A space dedicated to lovers of cherry blossoms and the sour taste of Japanese cuisine.Vetro ceramic tiles from Porcelanosa

The Cubica ceramic tile collection from Venis is suitable for interior wall design. It is available in five color shades and three sizes: 33.3×100, 33×59.2 20×33.3 cm

The Arkasa collection by KeopeThe Classic Fine collection from NatucerThe Terre collection by Iris Ceramica

Bold tiles, also from Iris Ceramica.This is a series of solid porcelain stoneware tiles with an eroded stone appearance. This look gives weight to the space where tiles can be placed vertically or horizontally. The palette includes warm and natural colors, to give the idea of old stone as realistic a rendering as possible. Thermae by Keope is inspired by travertine tiles and is recommended for both wall and floor coverings, thanks to the varied range of decorations. Thermae is characterized by large differences in color and relief from one piece to another.

Certainly a collection dedicated to those who gather around the kitchen table; all occasions are good: a tiring day ends with a cup of tea, a good grade rewarded with a homemade cake. If you like long dinners and friends coming over for a glass of wine, you will appreciate a friendly layout in warm colors.

A kitchen like a vegetable garden where walls and floors come to life. The bright colors give a fresh air to the space and the shapes and texture of the tiles contribute to the elegance of the innovative style, complemented of course by furniture in the same fresh and modern touch.